Call for Artists

Opening Reception: Friday, May 3

Deadline for Entries: Monday, April 1

Exhibition Dates: May 3–May 27

Fredericksburg, Virginia – Rappahannock Area Community Services Board seeks entries for the 15th Annual “The Art of Recovery” exhibit. The art show features original artwork by adults with mental health challenges. The show is organized by members of Kenmore Club, RACSB’s psychosocial clubhouse for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. The exhibit will open Friday, May 3 at The PONSHOP Studio and Gallery on Caroline Street in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The opening reception is from 5-9pm and corresponds with Fredericksburg’s ‘First Fridays’ event calendar. The exhibit runs through May 27 and coincides with National Mental Health Month.

The Art of Recovery provides a forum for artists living with mental
illness to gain confidence in their abilities, address misconceptions
surrounding mental illness and experience community support.

“Although art can be judged, art doesn’t judge. It’s so approachable and accessible that anyone is invited to take part and can take part. The Art of Recovery helps society in general to look at people beyond their disability—and for folks with disabilities to not be defined by their disability.”

John Butler, Crisis Stabilization Coordinator for RACSB

The RACSB is accepting original 2-Dimensional drawings, paintings, prints, and mixed media. Artwork should be submitted by April 1. Click here for an entry form and display instructions. Entries must be accompanied by a completed entry form with the following requested information: name of the artist; year of completion (if known); locale of the artist; dimensions; medium; and sale price. The PONSHOP will apply a reasonable commission on all artwork sold.

For details or to
submit artwork, contact Amy Jindra at 540-373-7737 or artofrecovery@rappahannockareacsb.org.
Submissions may also be mailed to RACSB, Attn: Art of Recovery, 600 Jackson
St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401.